What is it about a fire that draws us to it almost instinctively? We may not even be cold, yet we can’t resist “backing up” to a nice warm fire. Is it just coincidence that we are so predictable when we are near one or could it be that we have an inborn sense that draws us to it? It seems that almost everyone is attracted to and responds the same way to a well tended and controlled fire. Perhaps this offers a unique insight into one aspect of our art

The Last Signature Hwang Kee’s Moo Do Chul Hak was published posthumously as the last in a long line of publications and books authored during his lifetime. His Moo Do Chul Hahk details a philosophy of the “martial …

Hwang Kee’s father was also a scholar who influenced his life along with his early life experiences in war torn Korea. The introduction of his Moo Do Chul Hahk provides an historical and socio-political context …

Now in its third international multi-lingual printing, the authorized English translation of Moo Duk Kwan Founder, Hwang Kee’sMoo Do Chul Hahkis now available.

Currently, the authorized translation version is available in hard bound and paperback versions.

The Moo Do Chul Hahk (Moo Do Philosophy) presents a philosophy of the internationally recognized martial art grandmaster and Founder of the Moo Duk Kwan, Hwang Kee.

Hwang Kee established the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association, served as its President for many years, and dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of the traditional Korean Martial Art, Soo Bahk Do.

The Moo Do Chul Hahk details a philosophy of the “martial way” (Moo Do), a philosophy of balance emphasizing the development of personal virtue and character.

It is a book written as a guide for any martial arts practitioner who wishes to deepen their understanding and practice of Moo Do Philosophy to become an authentic moodoin—that is, a true follower and exemplar of the “Martial Way”.

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The English translation was also written for western students and scholars of Asian Studies interested in the evolution of Asian philosophical thought in the practice of traditional martial arts.

Scholars will find descriptions of Taoist and Confucian philosophical principles and their application to a traditional Korean Martial Art by a deeply respected contemporary practitioner.

The introduction provides a historical and socio-political context for the emergence of the organization known as the Moo Duk Kwan and the evolution of the practice of Soo Bahk Do.

It also provides information regarding the basis of the practice of Soo Bahk Do founded in a highly treasured Korean historical document entitled the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji.

Scholars of Asian Studies interested in the historical, social, political and philosophical emergence of traditional martial arts will find this book a valuable source.

Virtue

However, readers will find that the real value offered by the Moo Do Chul Hahk, is a message of hope, peace and a way of living by following the principles of nature, harmony, balance, and virtue.